CHRISTIANITY WITH AN EDGE-WITH SCOTT E. ROKELY

27-TRADITION: FRIEND OR FOE?

Tradition is second hand religion. It is what was meaningful to someone else who lived long ago in a much different culture. The problem is, it can become outdated, irrelevant, and yes, BORING. See what Jesus Christ had to say about tradition.

EPISODE 26 - YOUR AMAZING UNION WITH GOD

Both Paul and Jesus made some shocking statements about exactly who we are in God's eyes. Find out who you are, and what your status is with God.

26-YOUR AMAZING UNION WITH GOD

Both Paul and Jesus made some shocking statements about exactly who we are in God's eyes. Find out who you are, and what your status is with God.

25-YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

This is who you are! Not many Christians believe it, but it's true. Stop trying to be who everyone else wants you to be, and just be who you are.

EPISODE 25 - YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

This is who you are! Not many Christians believe it, but it's true. Stop trying to be who everyone else wants you to be, and just be who you are.

24-BE WHO YOU ARE

Religion can be about hiding the real you from others so they will approve of you. Instead, why don't you decide to be the person God made you to be?

EPISODE 24 - BE WHO YOU ARE

Religion can be about hiding the real you from others so they will approve of you. Instead, why don't you decide to be the person God made you to be?

23-WHO JESUS WANTS TO BE LEADERS (YOU'VE NEVER HEARD THIS BEFORE!)

You'll be surprised at the one requirement Jesus had for his initial leaders. And this trait is not valued by most of the Christian church.

EPISODE 23 - WHO JESUS WANTS TO BE LEADERS (YOU'VE NEVER HEARD THIS BEFORE!)

You'll be surprised at the one requirement Jesus had for his initial leaders. And this trait is not valued by most of the Christian church.

EPISODE 22 - GOD BELIEVES IN YOU!

Religion often implies that God doesn't think much of you. But, Jesus Christ made several amazing statements about you that you need to know about.

22-GOD BELIEVES IN YOU!

Religion often implies that God doesn't think much of you. But, Jesus Christ made several amazing statements about you that you need to know about.

21-DO ALL RELIGIOUS PEOPLE KNOW GOD?

In Jesus' day many religious leaders, in his view, did not know God. It's the same today.

EPISODE 21 - DO ALL RELIGIOUS PEOPLE KNOW GOD?

In Jesus' day many religious leaders, in his view, did not know God. It's the same today.

EPISODE 20 - THE LAW IS DEAD, LONG LIVE GRACE

God cancelled the law and nailed it to the cross of Jesus. (Col. 2:15) But many in religion don't realize that. God is not into the law, God is into grace.

20-THE LAW IS DEAD, LONG LIVE GRACE

God cancelled the law and nailed it to the cross of Jesus. (Col. 2:15) But many in religion don't realize that. God is not into the law, God is into grace.

EPISODE 19 - HOLIER THAN GOD???

The Jesus found in the gospels is a lot different than the Jesus often portrayed by some in organized religion. There were super religious people in Jesus' day that thought they were more holy than Jesus was. Imagine that!

19-HOLIER THAN GOD???

The Jesus found in the gospels is a lot different than the Jesus often portrayed by some in organized religion. There were super religious people in Jesus' day that thought they were more holy than Jesus was. Imagine that!

EPISODE 18 - JESUS SAID THAT?

It is amazing what Jesus said about some of the most religious people in his society. Find out what is crucial to God.

18-JESUS SAID THAT?

It is amazing what Jesus said about some of the most religious people in his society. Find out what is crucial to God.

17-PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF GOD

We develop our friendship with God exactly the same way we become friends with anyone. We are around them, we talk to them, and they talk to us. Learn how to develop an intimate relationship with God by PTPOG, Practicing The Presence Of God.

EPISODE 17 - PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF GOD

We develop our friendship with God exactly the same way we become friends with anyone. We are around them, we talk to them, and they talk to us. Learn how to develop an intimate relationship with God by PTPOG, Practicing The Presence Of God.

EPISODE 16 - WHY SECOND HAND RELIGION IS SO BORING

A sure sign you are in the grip of second hand religion is the presence of boredom. Learn how to shake off second hand religion and embrace first hand religion, which is a friendship with God.

16-WHY SECOND HAND RELIGION IS SO BORING

A sure sign you are in the grip of second hand religion is the presence of boredom. Learn how to shake off second hand religion and embrace first hand religion, which is a friendship with God.

15-STARTLING DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FIRST HAND AND SECOND HAND RELIGION

The Gospels are not dead history. And Jesus' attitude towards the organized religion of His day is exactly the attitude He has today. Learn why.

EPISODE 15 - THE STARTLING DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FIRST HAND AND SECOND HAND RELIGION

The Gospels are not dead history. And Jesus' attitude towards the organized religion of His day is exactly the attitude He has today. Learn why.

WHERE IS EPISODE 13?

I didn't think Episode 13 that I previously recorded was helpful enough to a general audience, so I have decided not to publish it.

EPISODE 14 - TIRED OF MAN MADE RELIGION? SO IS JESUS CHRIST

Jesus' attitude towards the man made religion of the first century is exactly his attitude toward the man made religion of today. Are you tired of religion? So is God.

14-TIRED OF MAN MADE RELIGION? SO IS JESUS CHRIST

Jesus' attitude towards the man made religion of the first century is exactly his attitude toward the man made religion of today. Are you tired of religion? So is God.

EPISODE 12 - DO YOU HAVE A RELIGION OR A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD?

Religion can be a substitute for knowing God the being who created you. Religion has never saved anyone, but knowing God can!

12-DO YOU HAVE A RELIGION OR A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD?

Religion can be a substitute for knowing God the being who created you. Religion has never saved anyone, but knowing God can!

EPISODE 11 - ACTION! AFFIRMATIONS ARE NOT ENOUGH

As powerful as positive affirmations are, they are much more powerful when you take action. Thoughts and words do change your life, but taking action changes your life like nothing else. 

EPISODE 10 - IMAGINE THAT! USING YOUR IMAGINATION TO CHANGE YOUR STINKING THINKING

God gave us our imagination to do good, not evil. Unfortunately we often unwittingly use the imagination to literally cause damage to our brains. This episode shows how to use your imagination positively to help change toxic thinking.

EPISODE 9 - BECOME AWARE OF YOUR TOXIC THOUGHTS, THEN ARGUE AGAINST THEM

The problem with positive thinking is that you have to remember to think, and not just react emotionally. Our brains were created by God to form thought habits and to move these conscious thoughts into our unconscious. This process works for good or evil depending on what our recurrent thoughts are. This episode examines how to challenge and change toxic thoughts.

EPISODE 8 - THE INCREDIBLE POWER OF ENTANGLEMENT

We all need to assess what we are entangled with because of the tremendous power entanglement has on our lives

EPISODE 7 - MIND OVER MATTER? SCIENCE NOW SAYS YES!

It has long been said that in life it is mind over matter. But now, science has proved this statement is actually true. 

EPISODE 6 - HOW SCIENCE SHOWS WE ARE NOT VICTIMS OF OUR GENETICS AND OUR PAST

Science now affirms that our attitudes towards life are more important to our happiness and health than any other factor.

EPISODE 5 - WHAT CAUSES UP TO 98% OF ALL DISEASE

Scientists all over the world now think that lifestyle choices such as attitudes, thoughts, and diet cause up to 98% of all human disease. We discuss a fascinating book by a Christian brain scientist and discover what really makes people miserable. The answer is in their own heads.

EPISODE 4 - IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD PERFORMANCE BASED?

Being super "religious" won't get you anywhere with God. God's blessings are given by grace and they are not wages earned by trying to be perfect or even trying to be good. God is a giver, that's just his nature.

EPISODE 3 - WHY TRYING TO KEEP ALL OF THE RULES WILL KILL YOU

EPISODE 2 - WHY GOD HAD TO BE HARSH IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

Before Christ's death, God was forced to institute the law and enforce it because the human race would have descended into complete chaos and self destruction without the law.

EPISODE 1 - ESTABLISHING A FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD

A simple way to create and maintain an intimate friendship with God. This is practicing the presence of God as suggested by Brother Lawrence in the book described in my show notes.

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 1

We are discussing the book "The True Nature of God" by Andrew Wommack. I mentioned the classic book "Practicing His Presence" by Brother Lawrence and Frank Laubach which is available on Amazon.  This version of the book uses more modern English than others and is the one I recommend. I don't agree with some of Brother Lawrence's theology, but his method of prayer has revolutionized my relationship with God.